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CSI: Crime Scene Forensic Science Activity No Prep Digital Escape Room
In this no prep digital escape room activity, students solve a CSI: Crime Scene mystery using forensic science and critical thinking. In the no prep activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. This activity can be done all at once in the format of
4th - 7th
Forensics, Science
First Day of School - I Am Unique Fingerprint Writing Activity - 3 Versions
Start the school year building classroom community with this creative All About Me Fingerprint Activity! Perfect for the first week of school, this resource allows every student to showcase their uniqueness while practicing writing, self-expression, and creativity. Students choose from 3 fingerprint templates (loop, whorl, arch) and fill in the lines with facts about themselves. Each fingerprint becomes a one-of-a-kind “portrait” that celebrates identity and individuality. What’s Included: ✅
4th - 12th
Forensics, Writing
CSI Forensic Science. Who done it? Print & Google Classroom | Distance Learning.
C.S.I. Forensic Science - Be a detective and use science to figure out who stole the jewels from the town hall. Print Version + Google Slide Version!Your students will love doing this activity, suitable for both middle school and upper elementary. Students have to use their detective skills and examine 5 clues to figure out which one of eight suspects stole the jewels from the town hall. Each clue also has a bit of scientific information for the students to read to further enhance the students
4th - 7th
Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics, Science
CSI Forensics | Forensic Science Microscope Crime Scene Analysis Lab Activity
This forensics / forensic science lab investigation will keep your kids guessing as they use their microscope skills to examine a crime scene for various residues to determine who committed the awful act of stealing the school mascot. Whodunnit? This immersive mascot mystery requires a few microscopes and a scientific eye as students observe various residues and act like detectives to try and determine who the culprit is! This lab is easy to implement using household items such as garlic powd
5th - 11th
Biology, Environment, Forensics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Forensic Science Activity: Hands on Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!** CLICK HERE fo
5th - 7th
Forensics, Science
Fingerprint Science Experiment | Forensics
Students will become detectives and investigate their fingerprints!! This STEM fingerprint science experiment covers the three types of fingerprints and teaches super fun facts about fingerprints in humans and animals. This is an easy science experiment that works great with any age students! Digital Science Experiment - Google Version IncludedWHAT'S INCLUDED?Pg. 1- All About Fingerprints (fill in the blank option)Pg. 2- Types of FingerprintsPg. 3- Ink Pad Fingerprints and ObservationsPg. 4- C
K - 5th
Forensics, General Science, Science
Also included in: 7 Easy Science Experiments Teach The Scientific Method Bundle
Christmas Science Inquiry Investigation and STEM Activity for Middle School
Engaged your students with this fun and festive science investigation. Using observation and data analysis, students apply the scientific method to solve a holiday mystery. Perfect for a December STEM lesson, this hands-on low-prep activity keeps students engaged before winter break.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy canes! In this inquiry activity students read a short newspaper article about a criminal who is sneaking into Santa's Toy Shop and destroying c
4th - 8th
Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity
Teach good observation and inference skills in this fun, easy to prep, inquiry science activity. Students use observation and inferences to solve the mystery of the broken pencils. Perfect for forensic and inquiry units, and the beginning of the school year.This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses a common everyday classroom supply, pencils! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a pencil thief who is sneaking into classrooms and breaking pencils. The
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking
Crack the Candy Conundrum with this hands-on CSI classroom activity! Perfect for grades 4–6, this engaging resource transforms your students into detectives as they analyze clues, evaluate witness statements, and piece together evidence to solve a mystery. Using logic, inference, and critical thinking, students will: Apply deductive reasoning to solve a candy-themed “crime” Gather and analyze evidence with step-by-step worksheets Strengthen reading comprehension and attention to detail Collabo
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Forensics
CCSS
RL.6.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+6
Grandma got run-over by WHICH Reindeer? - CER (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning)
This holiday activity has the students read a bunch of clues and fill in a table to organize the clues so they can determine which reindeer ran over grandma as she was walking home Christmas Eve. It also includes a set of reindeer prints from each of Santa’s reindeer that the students can use to match to the prints found in the snow at the crime scene. Using the clues and the prints, the students should be able to solve the crime. The crime itself is fairly easy to solve, the real work comes
5th - 12th
Forensics, Writing
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty. This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into diffe
4th - 8th
Forensics
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Mystery Mega BUNDLE
Engage your students with this Inference Mystery Reading BUNDLE! Each activity transforms your classroom into a CSI investigation where students must use reading comprehension, inference skills, and forensic science clues to solve the case. Perfect for enrichment, early finishers, and upper elementary or middle school learners who love a challenge!” By purchasing this bundle today, you'll save 30% off the price of individual activities, making it a smart choice for educators. These engaging r
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Criminal Justice - Law, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+4
CHRISTMAS Logic Puzzle Christmas Crime Scene Solve a Mystery Game Elf Activities
Bring rigorous Holiday Enrichment into your classroom with The Elf Enigma CSI Mystery, a hands-on logic and inference activity designed for upper-elementary and middle school students. This Elf-themed CSI investigation challenges learners to analyze evidence, follow a crime scene protocol, apply deductive reasoning, and crack the case using higher-level thinking skills. Perfect for Holiday reading comprehension, Christmas logic puzzles, critical thinking, and gifted enrichment, this cl
4th - 6th
Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+6
End of the Year Activities SPY Day School LAB Theme Day
Are you looking for an engaging theme day to motivate and reward your students while still sneaking in learning? This SPY Themed Day download is perfect for your needs! It has step-by-step instructions, 6 centers, mysteries to solve, and more! Students can learn how to lift fingerprints, make id badges and avoid lasers in order to become secret agents! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW!**** Watch the SPY VIDEO to turn your classroom into a solving mystery LABPg. 1 Cover Pg. 2-4 Plan Pg. 5 Materials Pg
K - 5th
Forensics, Reading, Science
CCSS
RL.K.1
, SL.1.1
, SL.1.1a
+5
Also included in: End of the Year Theme Days BUNDLED | Activities
6 Lock Sherlock, Science, Forensics Digital 360 Escape for Middle or High School
⭐ Build classroom community and team-building skills with this digital escape room activity! ⭐ This fully immersive 360° Sherlock Holmes educational digital escape room will help students learn to work together and add to positive classroom culture! ⭐ Engaging and fun this interactive, immersive digital escape has students complete 6 challenges. With no printing, copying, or cutting and a full teacher guide with answers, this Sherlock's Challenge digital activity is ready to use! ⭐ ⭐ Now wit
4th - 10th
English Language Arts, Forensics, Other (Science)
Solve a Mystery Game Crime Scene Investigation Logic Puzzle Critical Thinking
Are you seeking an engaging activity to help your students better understand inference, deductive logic, and reasoning? Crime Scene Investigation is a great theme that teaches all the skills of critical thinking in a fun and interesting way! Investigate the Basics of CSI with this exciting differentiated resource!Ready-to-Go Printables! Easy Prep! Go completely DIGITAL with this version! Click the link below to PREVIEWCrime Scene Basics for GOOGLE DriveThis workshop takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
+2
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Activities - Middle School Curriculum
Students LOVE the intrigue of CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION! This 8-pack of Forensic Science Lesson Plans is the perfect addition to your curriculum, created for upper elementary and middle school students. They will love these not-scary mock crime scene activities! These CSI activities are easy to set up with common materials you can easily find at your local grocery store. Tested and approved by my students - these are FUN forensic science activities that your students will love! You will defini
5th - 8th
Forensics, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.9-10.3
, MS-LS1-7
+3
FORENSIC SCIENCE
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Hook your students into science by investigating a crime scene and solving The Case of the Vandalized Wall.
Someone has vandalized the school wall and lots of evidence has been left at the scene. It appears the suspect walked through the mud leaving a trail of footprints and jumped a fence ripping their clothing. A piece of gum, a comb, a crumpled piece of paper and a tissue are all at the crime sce
4th - 8th
Forensics, Science
Mystery Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Solve a Mystery Winter Inferences
Need fun and engaging activities for practicing INFERENCE? Looking to differentiate with some deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills? This Crime Scene Investigation Bundle includes 11 exciting mystery workshops for over 18 hours of engaging reading, logic, and hands-on investigations. By buying this bundle, you are saving 30% off the total price of the individual resources!The labs use simple materials and are easy to prep. For the CSI activities, students read and analyze suspect
4th - 6th
Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+5
Investigate the Teacher Get To Know Me Activity (Forensic Science)
This fun and engaging First Day of School activity will have your students making inferences and using deductive reasoning based on what they can see and find around your classroom. They can "investigate" you and try to complete the 12 questions on the back using only what they can infer about you from your classroom and any potential clues you may have left (not necessary to leave any clues though). Perfect for starting the conversations with your students and finding things in common with the
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Forensics
Also included in: *BUNDLE* Forensic Science Back to School activities, project, & more
Human Body Systems Primary Posters
These human body systems posters were created as a review and anchor for the following systems:
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Digestive System
The Circulatory System
The Respiratory System
The Nervous System
The Urinary System
Each poster contains a brief summary of the systems function as well as an image. The set also includes mini-posters for each body system, and an additional set of the posters with key parts labeled (like heart, aorta, veins, arteries, etc.)
You can check
K - 5th
Anatomy, Forensics, Science
Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
Tons of great evidence and investigation resources all in one place! Run through the Complete Evidence and Investigation Unit with briefings on all topics as well as labs and activities, and bring a crime scene to life in your classroom with the Printable Crime Scene kit! The two handy print and go Mystery Mania games are fantastic as a unit introduction or review, and your students will earn their Jr. Forensic Investigator certificate with the hands on training stations! Then, when it’s tim
5th - 8th
Forensics, Science
Fall Halloween Science Lab Activity Middle School Candy Corn Experiment NGSS
An exciting Halloween themed science lab! Teach and reinforce scientific inquiry skills in this fun easy to prep activity. Your upper elementary and middle school students will love solving the mystery of the candy corn catastrophe! Perfect for forensic units, inquiry units, and the fall season.ACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONThis is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses candy corn! In this lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a candy corn criminal who is sneaking around town destr
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Forensics, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-3
Halloween STEM Activities Halloween Mystery Solve a Mystery Game The Scream
Transform your classroom into a high-stakes CSI lab with The Case of the Stolen Scream, a hands-on crime scene investigation where students act as detectives to crack the case of Edvard Munch’s missing masterpiece. Through evidence analysis, logic puzzles, witness interviews, and real-world forensic tasks, students evaluate clues and uncover the truth behind the art heist. This immersive mystery builds close reading, inference, and deductive reasoning skills while keeping your learners hooked
4th - 6th
Art History, Close Reading, Forensics
CCSS
RL.5.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.4.3
+6
Also included in: Halloween Mystery Activities | CSI Reading Comprehension | Art History
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About Elementary Science Forensics Resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), Elementary Science Forensics Resources help turn science time into a hands-on investigation that feels exciting and accessible for younger learners. These resources often invite students to solve mock mysteries, examine clues, and practice careful observation. The activities support critical thinking while giving students a clear purpose for collecting and comparing evidence. For elementary classrooms, that mix of curiosity and structure makes for memorable science practice.
Teachers can find lesson plans, lab activities, task cards, worksheets, and full investigation units that fit a range of classroom needs. Some resources focus on fingerprint analysis, handwriting clues, or simple evidence sorting, while others include reading passages and response pages to connect science with literacy. Printable formats are especially helpful because they are easy to prep, simple to differentiate, and ready to use in centers or small groups. Many sets also include answer keys, which saves time during review and grading.
In the classroom, a teacher might use these resources during a mystery-themed science unit or as a fast finish activity after a lesson on observation skills. A ready-made packet can be printed the night before and used the next day with very little setup. Students can work through clues independently, in pairs, or in a small group while the teacher circulates and checks for understanding. This makes it easier to keep the lesson focused, engaging, and manageable on a busy school day.
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